A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial with Lee McColgan is now available on YouTube! With a special excerpt reading by Nat Philbrick from his book, “Away Off Shore”, which inspired Lee McColgan’s path forward while researching during his home restoration. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee McColgan committed to preserving the ramshackle Loring House, built in 1702, using period materials and methods and on a holiday deadline. But his enchantment withered as he discovered the massive repairs it needed. Learn more and check out the full lecture here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1CRk0DLkpk #preservation #newengland #nantucket #nantuckethistoricalassociation #historichomes #historicpreservation (fb)

This weekend Hadwen House (located at 96 Main Street) REOPENS for the season! Explore an array of exhibitions, including: 🧺Nantucket Lightship Baskets, a symbol of the island worldwide; see over 100 examples showcased. 🕰️Decorative Arts collection of the NHA, from fine furniture, tall clocks, and ceramics to an eclectic display of curiously carved artifacts. 🌳And dont’forget to enjoy the beautiful garden behind the home with seating areas to sit and relax! Hadwen House is open daily starting Saturday, May 24, 11am-4pm. Stop in for a visit! Photo: @photohoenk #nantucket #ackbasket #nantucketisland #visitma #nantucketbasket #nantucketlightshipbasket (fb)